“Just as a general principal, I agree we want traffic calming measures, but I’m not sure parked cars would be the safest way to do that.” Janet Stone McGuigan Continue Reading →
Public Feedback on 15-Minute Ferry Loading Zone: All Negative
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Town Seeks Feedback on Proposed Ferry Loading Zone on Arch Street
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Green space has been added to the north side of Arch St, and 4 spots added to the south side to narrow the lanes of travel. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Arch Street, CMAQ, DPW, ferries, Gabriella Circosta-Cohee, Island Beach
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Fares Go Up, But Not Enough – Why Commuter Rail is Unsustainable
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“As Metro-North returns to charging peak fares at rush hour this week, it’s time to get honest about the unsustainable nature of commuter rail in Connecticut.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, Jim Cameron
RACIAL JUSTICE AND THE RAILROADS: From Pullman Porter to Supreme Court Justice
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Among the famous Pullman porters were future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, activist Malcolm X and photographer Gordon Parks. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, Black History Month, civil rights, Gordon Parks, Malcolm X, Pullman Cars
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Peak Fares to Return on Metro-North, Ridership Flat, New Interim President
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Darien’s train station saw 200 feet of the NY-bound platform closed for safety reasons this week when inspections found the decades-old concrete structure was crumbling. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, Jim Cameron
Greenwich Awarded $4 Million to Improve Traffic and Air
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“These strategic investments will not only help eliminate traffic bottlenecks in certain communities and build out electric vehicle chargers in others, but they will also help move Connecticut towards cleaner air and a cleaner transportation system.” – Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Dept of Public Works, Dept of Transportation, DPW, Federal Highway Administration’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: The Long Haul Trucker
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For an inside look at the unglamorous life of a trucker, Jim Cameron recommends the recent national best-seller “Long Haul” by Greenwich native Finn Murphy who has been driving since he was 18 for the Joyce Moving Company. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, Jim Cameron
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: What it’s Really Like to Commute in a Wheelchair
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Maclean Sarr’s 1-1/2 hour 28 mile commute includes a bus, a train and another bus. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, Jim Cameron, Maclean Sarr
Lamont Announces Tractor Trailer Ban due to Severe Winter Storm
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The tractor trailer travel ban is being implemented in coordination with neighboring states that are also anticipating severe conditions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Weather, Ned Lamont, winter storm
Greenwich Bicycle Task Force Suggests Areas for Funding in FY23 Budget
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Community representatives on Greenwich Bicycle Task Force recommended measures to enhance bicycle access and safety. Continue Reading →